If there were just 29 restaurants in Charlottesville, what would be the ideal 29?

The 2017 Charlottesville 29

Below is the 2017 The Charlottesville 29, answering: if there we just 29 restaurants in Charlottesville, what would be the ideal 29? Further background is here. To be eligible, a restaurant must have been open since January 1, 2016, and must have a Charlottesville postal address. The guide for each restaurant explains why it was selected, and includes ordering tips from the restaurant’s chef/owner and appearances in Five Finds on Friday, where other chefs or personalities have named a dish from that restaurant as one of the best in town. To spot these restaurants around Charlottesville, just look for the decal in the window. (Note: The 2016 Charlottesville 29 is here.)

Where to eat in Charlottesville, and what to order when you get there: